Saturday, April 7, 2007

Seven Simple Steps To Effective Weight Control

I know what youre thinking, effective weight control, I wish!
What if I told you I have discovered seven simple steps to
living at your idea body weight for the rest of your life.
Would you like to hear more about it?

If youre like over 90 million Americans today, effective weight
control is just an unrealistic dream. Why? Because theyre
clinically obese. Do you have challenges with weight gain? Do
you always eat until youre fulland then some? Is uncontrolled
weight gaining a major concern for you now? Have you searched
for other solutions only to come up empty? If so, Im not
surprised.

Losing weight is one of the most difficult challenges an
overweight person can have. Unfortunately, for so many, losing
the weight isnt nearly as fun as gaining the weight was. It
requires a great amount of discipline, self motivation and
perseverance.

Many people take the wrong approach to weight loss. They spend
thousands of dollars on one weight loss program after another
one, never finding anything that really works. The reason why
dieting alone doesnt work is because effective weight loss can
only be accomplished through raising your bodies metabolism and
adding some form of resistance training to a daily workout.
Basically, a major lifestyle change has to occur.

If you have a serious need for weight control, (especially if
your weight is currently out of control), this next section is
for you.

1.Begin a daily workout regimen as quickly as possible.
Exercise is at the top of my list because I believe many people
get into trouble when they change their diet but refuse to
change their physical activities. The right foods, minus
exercise, equals no lasting weight loss results.

2.Evaluate your eating habits. Do you regularly starve yourself
or always crave food? If so, immediately put consulting with a
dietician on the top of your to do list. Consistently eating a
decent portion without overeating is important.

3.Develop a plan. Once you have decided to take action, create
a simple, easy to follow game plan. Decide the types of food
youll eat, how long your workouts will be, etc.

4.Dont concern yourself with needing to lose a lot of weight
quickly. As far as weight loss is concerned, slow and steady
really does win the race. Remember, you probably didnt gain the
weight in two weeks, so its going to take longer than that to
lose it.

5.Get a workout partner. This step is critical because of many
factors. First, accountability will keep you from making
excuses or even taking days off. Second, you both will stay
motivated as you are working out, and losing weight, together.
Third, you can reward one another when youve reached certain
goals.

6.Educate yourself. If you will be successful with your new
decision, inundate your mind with living healthy. Read books
that will inspire you to stay on course without deviating.
Reading success stories of others gives us confidence that
weight loss is possible for us as well.

7.Develop persistence as a way of life. Decide now not to ever
quit. If you break the diet and eat McDonalds one day, dont
give up. Tomorrow is a new day. You are in control of this
thing called life. Get back into the ring and keep fighting
until you are the champion of your weight.

Coming from a man who has struggled with being overweight most
of my life, the above seven steps has changed my look, my
feelings and given me a new life. They may seem over
simplistic, however, they really work. For your personal weight
control, start now and dont you ever give up.

About The Author: Demond is an author, a freelance writer, a
Personal Development/ Business Coach who seeks to empower all
who come into contact with him. Demond is also the owner of
http://www.Self-Empowerment-Network.com. To learn more about
this topic Demond recommends you visit:
http://tinyurl.com/3yxwo8 and http://tinyurl.com/yuxk6b.

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